ISI Annual Conference – Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure

The ISI Annual Conference is the preeminent event for AEC industry professionals committed to fostering sustainable, equitable, and resilient civil infrastructure. Last year, we welcomed more than 1,500 participants from 60 different countries to this two-day virtual event to engage and explore new ideas about how infrastructure can better serve our communities. Attendees included engineers, planners, designers, consultants, architects, developers, construction and procurement professionals, owners, operators, government leaders, students, faculty, and more. Whether you’re a sustainability and resilience infrastructure expert or a curious novice, we hope you’ll join us to learn more about the latest trends and insights in sustainable infrastructure. Plus, by attending, Envision Sustainability Professionals (ENV SPs) can earn all of their annual credential maintenance hours! Subscribe to our monthly e-newsletter for event updates.

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Wednesday, November 4

10:30am–11:00am ET — Opening Remarks

Anthony Kane, ISI, President & CEO

Join us as we kick-off the 2026 ISI Annual Conference! We’ll highlight important updates and announcements from ISI, share what’s ahead for this year’s conference, and set the stage for two days of learning, connection, and conversation about the future of sustainable infrastructure.

11:00am–12:00pm ET — Opening Keynote

Matt Scott, Project Drawdown, Director of Storytelling & Engagement

Tune in for our opening keynote presentation, exploring the power of storytelling, community, and climate solutions. Drawing on his work connecting people with practical solutions and highlighting local climate heroes, Matt will offer an inspiring perspective on how we can engage more people in building a sustainable future.

12:00pm–1:00pm ET — Concurrent Panel Sessions (x3)

Making Construction Decarbonization Real: Lessons from Envision Projects

Clement Boisselier (Aecon Group Inc.), Patrick Lacombe (Pomerleau), Elsa Langill (Port of Vancouver)

This panel will examine how Envision project teams can translate construction decarbonization goals into practical site decisions. Panelists will discuss energy use, low-carbon materials, equipment, data, procurement, and trade-offs involving cost, safety, and schedule.

Designer, Builder & Owner Collaborations for Sustainability

Bayanne Alrawi (Jacobs), Jonathan Knoll (Archer Western), Howard Lusk (Jacobs), James Wood (DFW Airport)

This panel will examine how designer, builder, and owner collaboration helped a DFW International Airport roadway and bridge project exceed its required Envision Silver target to earn Gold. Participants will share partner roles, coordination practices, and lessons for delivering sustainability within schedule and budget constraints.

Embodied Carbon in Bridges

Ken Donald (VHB), Cierra Ford (VHB)

This interactive panel will explore embodied-carbon concepts through a bridge design game that balances emissions, cost, and construction schedule. Participants will compare beam, span, and material choices to identify practical carbon-reduction levers and connect them to Envision Credit CR1.1.

1:00pm–2:00pm ET — Concurrent Poster Sessions (x2)

The ISI Annual Conference poster session will feature students and faculty sharing their research, projects, and insights on sustainability and the application of the Envision framework. Explore a diverse range of work, connect with emerging ideas, and discover how academic and professional projects are advancing sustainable infrastructure.

Poster Session A

Digital Geospatial Intelligence for Sustainable & Resilient Infrastructure – Integrating GIS, GPS, AI, and Digital Twins for Sustainable Infrastructure Delivery

Stevens Institute of Technology: Indira Prasad

Comparative Evaluation of Infrastructure Sustainability Rating Systems

University of Windsor: Roza Afaz, Bragaaruthi Nandakumar

A Metric-Based Framework for Evaluating Lifecycle Carbon of Designs to Extend Bridges’ Service Life in Canada

McMaster University: Weiwei Chen

Bluleaf: Designing a Sustainable and Resilient Data Center

The Cooper Union: Daniel Geystrin, Janine Choy

Simulunda-Sindowe Pedestrian Bridge (Zimba District, Southern Province, Zambia)

University of Nebraska: Libby Jones

Integrating Sustainability in Environmental Engineering Capstone Design

Central State University: Ramanitharan Kandiah, Krishna Kumar Nedunuri

Poster Session B

Utilizing the Envision Rating System to Assess Sustainable Infrastructure Design in a Civil Engineering Capstone Project

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology: Erin Glowatz, Travis Judson, Amelia Thieman

Project G.R.C. – Green Resilient Compute Campus

Chittagong University of Engineering & Technology: Atif Alam, Muhatasim Fuad Hridoy, Dibakar Chandra Singha Kabya, Fahim Nuzhat Zahin, MD Rasel

Creating an Equitable Clean Energy Marketplace in the City of Riverside, California: A Community-Centered Framework for Sustainable Infrastructure Investment

Harvard University Extension School: Tatiana Torres

Functionally Graded Materials for Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure

Bursa Technical University: Farid Ahmad Niazi

Understanding Persistent Barriers that Inhibit the Transition from Asset-Based Infrastructure Delivery to Integrated, Sustainable Infrastructure Systems

Suzanne Moreland (AECOM), Leticia Solaun (University of Florida)

Advancing Zero-Emission Bus (ZEB) Fleets

AECOM: Kat Lee, Jason Leung

2:00pm–4:15pm ET — Concurrent Education Sessions (x3)

Track A: Sustainable Procurement and Materials Selection for Better Outcomes

Discover how sustainable procurement and materials selection can drive lower-carbon, safer, more adaptable, and longer-lasting infrastructure. Through real-world examples spanning concrete rehabilitation, aviation innovation, responsible sourcing, and circular design, this session offers practical strategies for improving lifecycle value, resilience, and community outcomes.

Sustainable Infrastructure Development: Impact, Resilience and Regeneration

Alissa Bankovska (FIABCI-Ukraine), Dmytro Kovhanich, Antin Kushnir

Extending Service Life, Reducing Embodied Carbon: Two Rehabilitation Case Studies for Sustainable and Resilient Concrete

Lesley Ko (P+Ex), David Whitmore (Vector Corrosion Technologies Ltd.)

Integrating Envision into Procurement: Strategic Approaches and Implementation Insights

Pia Abercromby (COWI), Colleen Hutchison (COWI)

Strategies for Sustainable Product Procurement in Envision

Lionel Lemay (ConcreteNexus LLC)

Track B: Best Practices in Sustainable Infrastructure

Discover practical strategies for delivering sustainable infrastructure through multifunctional design, data-driven climate-risk planning, inclusive engagement, and organization-wide implementation of Envision principles. Drawing on real-world applications in floodplain development, port resilience, engineering practice, and equitable project delivery, this session offers actionable approaches for creating more resilient, efficient, and community-centered infrastructure.

Advancing Sustainable Floodplain Development: Integrating Distributed Detention within Pervious Parking Infrastructure to Enhance Resilience and Land Efficiency

Akshay Dumbre (Arcadis), Aashish Khandelwal

Deploying a Hyper-Local Index of Vulnerability to Environmental Risks at Port Corpus Christi to Inform Infrastructure Design, Fortification, and Management

Jeffrey Pollack (Port of Corpus Christi Authority), Richard Smith (Conrad Blucher Institute for Surveying and Science at TX A&M University Corpus Christi)

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility with Climate-Resilient Infrastructure Processes (Portfolio Management and Project Design)

Nancy Mitchell (Toronto Metropolitan University), Stephanie Poirer (Standards Council of Canada)

Embedding Envision, Part 2: Turning Principles into Practice

Carly Keough (SLR International Corporation), Ivana Nitzova (Wade Trim)

Track C: Envision in Curriculum

Discover practical, transferable approaches for integrating Envision into engineering education — from focused assignments and short modules to capstone-wide applications. Drawing on examples from multiple institutions, this session shows how Envision can strengthen students’ sustainability knowledge, communication, decision-making, and ability to design resilient, equitable infrastructure while preparing for ENV SP credentialing.

Engineering Student Development Through Authentic Sustainability Projects Using the Envision Framework

Shannon Parks (University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown)

Envision for Sustainability Qualification in Clarkson University Civil & Environmental Engineering Capstone Projects

Erik Backus (Clarkson University)

Integrating Envision in Engineering Courses: A Multi-Institute Discussion of Curricular Examples

Jeong Ahn (The Cooper Union), Jennifer Mueller (Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology), Rebekah Oulton (California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo), Fethiye Ozis (Carnegie Mellon University), Shannon Parks (University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown)

Integrating Envision Throughout the Capstone Design Process

Sarah Christian (Carnegie Mellon University), Fethiye Ozis (Carnegie Mellon University)

4:15pm–4:30pm ET — BREAK

Take a moment to step away, stretch, grab a refreshment, or simply recharge! These short breaks are built into the schedule to help you stay refreshed and engaged throughout the conference.

4:30pm–5:30pm ET — Concurrent Panel Sessions (x3)

Sustainable Construction Outcomes: Fostering Strong Contractor Partnerships Across Delivery Methods

Courtney Gantt (RS&H), Tony Lau (Salt Lake City International Airport), Juan Martinez (Salt Lake City International Airport), Jennifer Mattheis (Austin Bridge & Road), Samantha Pinto (Austin Aviation, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport)

This panel will explore how airports can build productive contractor partnerships across design-bid-build and construction-manager-at-risk delivery. Case studies from Austin and Salt Lake City will address outreach, specifications, construction feedback, credit achievement, alternative strategies, and the value of early contractor engagement.

Sustainability from Start to Finish: Envision Implementation on the Federal Way Link Extension Project

Catherine Calvert (Sound Transit), Ed Chargualaf (Kiewit), Sonja O’Claire (Sound Transit), Brian Ortiz (Parsons), Catherine Sheane (Parsons)

This panel will examine how the Federal Way Link Extension embedded sustainability requirements and collaborative workflows from procurement through post-construction verification. Early targets, an eco-charrette, a Sustainability Management Plan, and coordinated documentation helped the project exceed its original goal for Envision Gold to earn Envision Platinum.

Applying the Envision Framework to Municipal Infrastructure: Case Studies from the City of St. John’s, Newfoundland, and Labrador

Memorial University of Newfoundland: Maria Gonzalez, Phlinkee Faith Pradia, Hemant Khadka, Gyaltshen Sherpa, Okechukwu Ezekwesili, Bettegowda Jayaramu Aravind Chakravarthy, Anjan Pokharel

This session will explore case studies examining how the Envision framework can inform municipal infrastructure in the City of St. John’s, Newfoundland, and Labrador. Presentations consider flood mitigation, active transportation, public spaces, stormwater management, procurement, and phased development as opportunities to advance accessibility, resilience, ecological performance, and community value.

Thursday, November 5

10:30am–1:15pm ET — Concurrent Education Sessions (x3)

Track A: Sustainability at Airports

Explore how airports can embed sustainability and resilience across policies, procurement, project delivery, and terminal operations. This session brings together practical strategies for organizational change, sustainable materials, streamlined governance, energy efficiency, carbon reduction, climate adaptation, and passenger comfort using Envision as a guiding framework.

Institutionalizing Envision: Lessons from Denver’s Infrastructure Dept and Denver International Airport Implementation Approaches

Dana Hoffman (City Of Denver), David Plakorus (City Of Denver)

Innovation on the Airfield: Designing Bird Deterrent Devices at SEA to Balance Safety, Maintainability, and Operational Performance

Jordan Singletary (RS&H)

Lessons from HCAA’s MP1: Updating Sustainable Design and Procurement

Amie Acevedo (RS&H)

Reconciling Thermal Comfort, Carbon Reduction, and Climate Resilience in Aviation Infrastructure: Emerging Integrative Strategies for Airports

Kelly Whealan George (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University)

Operationalizing Sustainability and Resilience in Airport Project Delivery: Lessons from Miami International Airport

Patricia Gomez Acevedo (Miami-Dade County Aviation Department)

Track B: Beyond the Project: Systems Thinking for Lasting Impact

Explore how systems thinking can extend sustainability beyond individual projects by embedding Envision into agency culture, portfolio planning, governance, and lifecycle decision-making. Drawing on transportation, water, and port infrastructure examples, this session highlights practical strategies for managing climate risk, demonstrating long-term value, strengthening accountability, and delivering lasting impact across programs and organizations.

From Statewide Risk to Project-Level Resilience: Equipping IDOT to Pursue Envision Credits Across their Infrastructure Portfolio

Bryan Cross (Lochmueller Group), Pierce Holloway (Resilient Analytics)

Proposed Approach to Integrate the Envision Framework and Value Methodology

Carlene Wong (Metropolitan Water District of Southern California)

ROI of Sustainability: Shifting the Mindset from Upfront Costs to Lifecycle Savings

Qian Zhang (GHD)

Scaling Sustainability Across Infrastructure: Programmatic Envision Lessons from the Port of Long Beach

Shawn Choi (Port of Long Beach), Scott Gallic (Port of Long Beach), Jazz Peluchette (HDR)

Building Sustainability into the New Mexico Department of Transportation DNA

Gerald Lujan (New Mexico DOT), Jerry Paz (Molzen Corbin & Associates)

Track C: Sustainability in Practice & Value Beyond Envision

This track will begin by looking at sustainability in practice through real-world transportation projects that turn organizational commitments into measurable outcomes. Drawing on Envision-certified light-rail projects and lessons from alternative delivery across transit, bridges, and airports, this session explores how standards, funding, collaboration, contract requirements, and post-construction documentation drive stronger, accountable performance. Then, it will showcase how Envision can create value beyond formal verification by guiding consequential design decisions for complex urban infrastructure. Through examples in transit and coastal public space, this session shows how low-carbon materials, circular resource use, green infrastructure, climate adaptation, and community-centered design can deliver measurable environmental benefits and lasting public value.

Delivering Better Outcomes: Envision Lessons from Alternative Project Delivery in Transit, Bridges, and Airports

Julia Adelman (Parsons), Catherine Sheane (Parsons)

All Aboard! A Regional Transit Agency’s Sustainability Journey

Sonja O’Claire (Sound Transit), Tan Lo Saeteurn (Modern Railway Systems / Stacy Witbeck), Melissa Wu (Jacobs)

Closing the Loop: Envision Post Construction Documentation for Long Term Value

Sonja O’Claire (Sound Transit), Brian Ortiz (Parsons)

Next Generation of Sustainable Urban Transit Infrastructure – Paris New Subway Line 15

Garrick Pierrefeu (Arcadis)

One Tower, Three Acres: A Resilience Case for Rethinking Density in Coastal Cities

Ben Hutchens (Arquitectonica GEO)

1:15pm–1:30pm ET — BREAK

Take a moment to step away, stretch, grab a refreshment, or simply recharge. These short breaks are built into the schedule to help you stay refreshed and engaged throughout the conference.

1:30pm–2:30pm ET — NETWORKING SESSIONS

Connect with fellow attendees during these interactive, sponsor-hosted conversations focused on important topics in sustainable infrastructure. Bring your questions, share your experiences, and exchange ideas with industry peers — more information about the sessions and hosts will be shared soon!

2:30pm–4:00pm ET — Project Showcase Session

Explore how infrastructure teams are putting the Envision framework into practice across a range of complex, high-impact projects. This showcase will feature case studies from the JFK RUGTC Project, Bull Run Filtration Facility, and Vancouver Fraser Port Authority’s Holdom Overpass, highlighting real-world strategies, sustainability outcomes, verification experiences, and lessons learned along the way.

From Policy to Practice: Delivering Sustainable Infrastructure at the JFK RUGTC Project

Brian Ortiz (Parsons)

This case study will explore how the JFK RUGTC project embedded Envision commitments into procurement and design-build delivery. It will highlight construction impact mitigation, waste and byproduct reuse, renewable energy, stakeholder coordination, and lessons from verification gaps on a complex operating-airport project.

Delivering Envision Platinum for the Bull Run Filtration Facility

Christopher Bowker (Portland Water Bureau), Gabriela Duarte (Stantec), Brad Moore (Stantec)

This presentation will describe how the Bull Run Filtration Facility integrated sustainability and resilience into planning and design to earn Envision Platinum. This facility will serve nearly one million people while improving water quality, hazard resilience, energy performance, environmental stewardship, and long-term community value.

Envision Strategies: Vancouver Fraser Port Authority’s Holdom Overpass project

Warren Mills (Vancouver Fraser Port Authority), Scott Smith (Mott McDonald)

This presentation will explain how Envision was integrated into the Holdom Overpass project, a four-lane crossing intended to improve local safety, traffic flow, and port-related rail efficiency. It will highlight sustainability features, verification progress, and lessons from collaboration among the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, City of Burnaby, Canada, and federal government.

4:00pm–5:30pm ET — Closing Keynote Panel & Closing Remarks

Marsha Anderson Bomar (American Society of Civil Engineers, President), Peter Templeton (U.S. Green Building Council, President & CEO), Lorenzo Orsenigo (ICMQ, President & General Manager), Angélica Ospina (Consejo Colombiano de Construcción Sostenible / Colombia Green Building Council, CEO), *moderated by Anthony Kane, ISI, President & CEO

In this closing keynote panel, leaders from organizations shaping the frameworks, standards, and systems that guide sustainable infrastructure worldwide will explore how the industry is evolving in response to climate risk, policy shifts, technological innovation, and rising performance expectations. Through a candid, forward-looking discussion, panelists will share insights on advancing measurable sustainability and resilience outcomes, adapting to emerging priorities, and leveraging data, digital tools, and partnerships to scale impact—offering attendees a glimpse into where infrastructure is headed and what it means for practitioners on the ground.

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